Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, was joined by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, and local law enforcement officials at Bedford Hills Elementary School on Friday for the first observance of Internet Safety and Online Predator Awareness Day in Virginia.
The attorney for the Amherst County man charged in the death of toddler Hudley Hamlett is seeking to have the case dismissed, arguing it was filed in the wrong venue. Catch up on our coverage of the case so far.
The geologic formations that hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Virginia rely upon for their drinking water don’t hold enough water to supply the kind of large data centers developers are rushing to build in the state.
When Tom Perriello arrived in downtown Charlottesville for a postal workers rally, he certainly wasn't expecting a large DSA presence. But that's what he got.
The attorney for an Amherst County man accused of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse in connection with a toddler found unresponsive in a vehicle filed a motion seeking to dismiss the charges due to lack of venue.
A judge denied bond Wednesday for an Amherst County man accused of aggravated malicious wounding in connection with a November 2025 shooting that badly injured a man. Teron William Slaughter, 32, also is charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony in connection with the shooting.
Shoppers at River Ridge will soon have new dining options with the addition of Andy's Burgers, Cristiano's Pizza, and Colca's Express to the center’s food hall. These eateries, owned by Colca’s Chicken, offer a variety of cuisines including Peruvian-inspired bowls, smash-style burgers, and p…
The geologic formations that hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Virginia rely upon for their drinking water don’t hold enough water to supply the kind of large data centers developers are rushing to build in the state.
When Tom Perriello arrived in downtown Charlottesville for a postal workers rally, he certainly wasn't expecting a large DSA presence. But that's what he got.
Leading tours through Amherst County High School’s largest construction project in decades, grilling burgers and hot dogs at tailgates before Friday night football games or wading through the Pedlar River teaching students about its elements and habitat, Williams Wells embraced many roles as…
Columnist Don Davis says cooler mornings mean it's time to start thinking about fall gardening. Here's where to begin.
A kennel in northern Amherst County, Paws and Claws, is seeking to expand its operations at 144 Geddes Mountain Road near the Nelson County border.
A packed courtroom on July 17 celebrated the investiture of Frank Wright, who this month began serving as presiding judge in Nelson County Circuit Court.
The majority of the nearly two dozen speakers — many emotional — were firmly against data center projects, citing environmental concerns and lamenting what they perceived as a lack of transparency from the local government.
Columnist Don Davis says if your boxwoods are struggling, it may be time for a complete front yard refresh.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner introduced a package of legislation on Tuesday to more tightly regulate the use of artificial intelligence, including requirements for the data centers essential to the fast-growing technology.
Gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon in parts of Virginia on Wednesday, as the United States and Iran traded military blows over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Amherst County Public Schools officials plan to move sporting events expected to draw large crowds from the Amherst Middle School’s gym to the high school’s gym.
Following a unanimous vote, the Amherst County Planning Commission sent a zoning ordinance that places zoning regulations on data centers to the county Board of Supervisors for approval at the commission’s July 16 meeting.
Virginia summers in the 90s mean air conditioners run longer, hiking up electric bills. Experts suggest small changes like raising your thermostat a few degrees when not home to save energy and reduce costs without sacrificing comfort.
Dalton Wentz, the former Lancers star and Wake Forest infielder, agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants to begin his professional baseball career.
The Town of Amherst is mourning Mike Driskill, a member of Amherst Town Council who died Wednesday, according to the town government’s Facebook page.
Two-dozen residents with support from a standing-room only meeting room voiced strong opposition to data centers before the Amherst County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, some demanding a ban on the controversial land use that is stirring up much debate across Virginia and the country. In A…
Amazon’s new last-mile distribution center in Amherst County is officially online and opened July 9, a much-anticipated project in the Amelon Commerce Center. The Madison Heights facility is what the company calls a delivery station and is just more than 60,000 square feet.
Amherst County Public Schools officials are pausing, for now, from seeking a referendum on whether a 1% sales tax should be implemented to fund school construction projects.
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